Students in grades 6-12 find programs that inspire them to pursue higher education, prepare for college and explore careers, and gain admission to the University of Washington.*
Educational Talent Search
A U.S. Department of Education TRIO program
- Serves students in 6th–12th grade in Skagit, Snohomish, and Yakima counties
- College readiness activities including academic, career, and financial counseling
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Ida B. Wells High School
- Alternative high school instruction on the UW campus for up to 40 students
- Diverse, multicultural curriculum uses a coordinated studies approach to learning
- Contact 206-685-3476
Recruitment and Outreach
- Connects with students and families on-site at high schools, college fairs, and community gatherings throughout Washington state
- Sponsors UW campus visits and events
- Meets with students about admissions procedures, scholarships and financial aid
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Two-Valleys—One Vision Yakima Valley GEAR UP
- Serves middle and high school students in Skagit and Yakima counties and the city of Goldendale
- Educational and career planning
- Mentoring, tutoring, and test preparation
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Upward Bound
A U.S. Department of Education TRIO program
- Serves high school students at Seattle’s Cleveland, Franklin, and Nathan Hale high schools
- College planning, financial aid and scholarship applications
- WASL, PSAT, SAT, and ACT test preparation workshops
- Six-week summer program on the UW campus for qualified high school students
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Washington State Early Outreach Partnership
- UW and WSU Tri-Cities GEAR UP programs have partnered to offer a collection of information in one location that offers guidance to individuals who provide early outreach services to students and parents so that new practitioners have a ready resource
- Website contains over 80 thumbnail descriptions and over 50 detailed descriptions of promising practices submitted by practitioners in Washington state
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*These programs serve students who are from low-income families or who have experienced hardships, students who will be the first in their family to graduate from a four-year college, underrepresented minority students, and students who were deprived of an adequate education due to poverty or discrimination.